- 3 - Ms. Stern was dying, petitioner promised Ms. Stern that she would check on Mr. Stern. Shortly after Ms. Stern died, petitioner began to visit Mr. Stern from time to time to check on his well- being. Petitioner retired in 1984 and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. 2. Mr. Stern’s Accident and Colon Cancer In 1987, Mr. Stern was severely injured in an accident. Mr. Stern came to stay with petitioners in Indianapolis while he recuperated. Mr. Stern appeared to have recovered after 3 or 4 months, and he returned to his apartment in the basement of a warehouse in Columbus. Petitioner visited him a few days later and found him lying on a bloody mattress. Petitioner cleaned Mr. Stern and took him to a medical clinic to be examined. Mr. Stern was diagnosed with colon cancer, and the doctor recommended a colostomy. Not satisfied with that recommendation, petitioner took Mr. Stern to a surgeon she knew in Columbus for a second opinion. After examining Mr. Stern and the x-rays, the surgeon performed a colon resection. Petitioner stayed in Columbus for 10 days while Mr. Stern was in the hospital for the operation. Mr. Stern asked if he could stay with petitioners, and petitioners agreed that he could live in their home until he recovered.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next
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